Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak climbing in Khumbu Himalayan range, the Peak is also known as Imja Tse and is one of the most popular trekking peak climbing in Nepal. Island Peak climbing is the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions. Island Peak trek offers us enchanting views of Mt, Everest (8848m.), Lhotse (8516m), Amadablam (6856m.) and numerous others peaks and at the same time it draws the attention towards monasteries and traditional Sherpa villages. Such a massive glance of the Himalayan peaks can create a pleasant wave of contentment.

Island Peak Climbing in the Everest region of Nepal is one of the most sought-after treks of thrill seekers residing in different corners of the world. This trek takes climbers to the altitude of 6,189m above the sea level, offering them the best peak climbing experience.
Island peak (named by Eric Shipton’s mountaineering team in 1953) or Imja Tse is located on top of the Chhukung glacier amid Ama Dablam and Mt Lhotse. The peak flaunts itself as an island in the sea of ice. Thus, this peak lying in the middle of Chhukung valley is known as an Island peak.
Peak expedition is one of the leading activities preferred by the trekkers in Nepal. So far, 33 peaks have officially been announced as the best trekking peaks in Nepal. Out of these peaks, expedition to Island Peak is highly recommended and preferred by trekkers planning their next trek in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Starting from Lukla the trail makes its way through different colorful settlements of Sherpa people, prayer rocks, monasteries, suspension bridges, glacial moraines (Lhotse and Imja), Rhododendron forest, and the rare species of flora, fauna and birds in Sagarmatha National Park to the Island Peak summit, where you will be greeted with simply ‘the WOW’ scenery of Mt. Makalu in the east, Ama Dablam and Baruntse in the south and Nuptse, Lhotse, Lhotse Shar and Lhotse Middle (towering above 8000m) the north. Moreover, the hospitality offered by the Sherpa people adds more warmth even during the extremely cold days.